Many factories, stores, tourist facilities, a petrol station and a hospital are located in this economically vital area of the city. Moreover, this action would cause a major disruption of the economic activity in the city and the surrounding areas and result in a considerable restriction of the freedom of movement of Palestinians.
Además, esta medida interrumpiría gravemente la actividad económica de la ciudad y de las zonas de los alrededores, y limitaría considerablemente la libertad de circulación de los palestinos.